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SPOT – The Good, the Bad and the Silly Uses for Those High-Tech Communicators

Submitted by Jim Burnett on September 17, 2009 - 2:08am
SPOT units are compact communication devices that can be used to summon help in event of an emergency in remote areas. SPOT can be a life-saving tool, but false alarms by inept users can also be a problem. Recent incidents in two parks illustrate the potential and the pitfalls of modern technology.